This is written as if you're currently in the middle of an all-nighter looking for help, because sometimes you may need to stay up all night!
Some Background:
I'm a college student with a little sleeping problem: If I'm up past a certain point, I sleep through my morning alarm(s), no matter how loud, or how many I've set. Sometimes, I've just gotta pull an all-nighter.
All-nighters can be useful when:
-Studying late to cram for tests
-You're too wired to sleep
-Lost track of time and stayed up too late
-Have the same alarm clock problem as I do
This Instructable is purely informational, and I highly recommend against all-nighters. Nothing is better for the body and mind than a good night's sleep. This Instructable is recommended for those that may have found themselves in a predicament in which an all-nighter may be crucial.
Let's begin
Some Background:
I'm a college student with a little sleeping problem: If I'm up past a certain point, I sleep through my morning alarm(s), no matter how loud, or how many I've set. Sometimes, I've just gotta pull an all-nighter.
All-nighters can be useful when:
-Studying late to cram for tests
-You're too wired to sleep
-Lost track of time and stayed up too late
-Have the same alarm clock problem as I do
This Instructable is purely informational, and I highly recommend against all-nighters. Nothing is better for the body and mind than a good night's sleep. This Instructable is recommended for those that may have found themselves in a predicament in which an all-nighter may be crucial.
Let's begin
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All-nighters are very bad for you. They leave you feeling very drained, sluggish, and oftentimes a bit loopy.
First off, here are some of the risks of sleep deprivation a la Wikipedia:
-Aching muscles
-Confusion, memory lapses or loss
-Depression
-Hallucinations
-Hand tremors
-Headaches
-Malaise (general feeling of discomfort)
-Sensitivity to cold
-Dark bags under eyes
-Increased blood pressure
-Increased stress hormone levels
-Increased risk of diabetes
-Increased risk of fibromyalgia
-Irritability
-Nystagmus (rhythmic eye movement)
-Obesity
-Yawning
-Symptoms of ADHD or psychosis
Avoid all-nighters at all costs by:
-Studying earlier in the evening, or perhaps in the afternoon
-Getting a good night's sleep and waking up earlier
-Paying closer attention to the time at night
-Sticking to a very strict wake up time every single day
But of course, it's too late for these preventative measures, at least at the current moment. You should try to apply this from now on; but for now, let's get to what you need to do at the moment.
First off, here are some of the risks of sleep deprivation a la Wikipedia:
-Aching muscles
-Confusion, memory lapses or loss
-Depression
-Hallucinations
-Hand tremors
-Headaches
-Malaise (general feeling of discomfort)
-Sensitivity to cold
-Dark bags under eyes
-Increased blood pressure
-Increased stress hormone levels
-Increased risk of diabetes
-Increased risk of fibromyalgia
-Irritability
-Nystagmus (rhythmic eye movement)
-Obesity
-Yawning
-Symptoms of ADHD or psychosis
Avoid all-nighters at all costs by:
-Studying earlier in the evening, or perhaps in the afternoon
-Getting a good night's sleep and waking up earlier
-Paying closer attention to the time at night
-Sticking to a very strict wake up time every single day
But of course, it's too late for these preventative measures, at least at the current moment. You should try to apply this from now on; but for now, let's get to what you need to do at the moment.
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Pull one all-nighter and hand that assignment in. Use the next day and night to recover, then pull your second all-nighter. Two in a row only encourages more stress, high blood pressure and a disintegration in sleep "hygiene".
Caffeine is great, but keep it under control. Too much and you can cave in and sleep for days. "Energy" drinks are notoriously packed with too much caffeine. If you can get just the garuana that lasts longer than caffeine and doesn't have the after-crash, you will do much better. Herbal Life supplies this as NRG capsules (no, I am not advertising, nor affiliated).
Also be very cautious as you pass through the dawn / pre-breakfast stage because if you are doing something more involved than keying an essay, this is when you are most at risk for making a mistake and sustaining injury.